For someone who didn't issue a press release, Campbell is all over the press this evening.
The CBC came the closest to getting the story straight:
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2009/02/10/campbell-unb.html
Observation 1: Campbell seems to like his revenge hot rather than cold. He could have given a "no comment," but he spoke to both CBC and VOCM about the controversy. Given the facts that he has still not signed a contract at UNB and has not, evidently, tendered his resignation (the CBC reports that he'll stay on until August), this is not a straightforward exit. While a wave of regret and recrimination hits the airwaves and web sites, Campbell gave this parting shot to Burkie: "The truth is I have no idea what the problem was, none," he said.
Observation 2: Burkie may have been kicked around by the media but she (A) hasn't learned a damn thing, (B) couldn't care less, and (C) is giving grade-A Danprattle. Asked about the crisis, she channeled her esteemed colleague in Health:
Education Minister Joan Burke denied Tuesday that there was any crisis. "I certainly think that we have a very well established university, and we certainly have some very high-calibre people over there," she said. "And you know, it's certainly a lot of people employed there at the university, and the leadership, I think, certainly see us through." That's gotta be in the running for the Danblurp of the month.
Showing posts with label Prezgate. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Prezgate. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
MUN follies, I
According to VODW and the Tely, Eddy Campbell is thinking about heading to UNB:
http://www.vocm.com/news-info.asp?id=34194
http://www.thetelegram.com/index.cfm?sid=220743&sc=79
Per usual, VODW is misleading: Campbell hasn't accepted UNB's offer. In fact, he is careful to say, as the Tely reports, that he needs to have another meeting with UNB.
The quote is interesting for what it doesn't say:
"While my belief in the strength and potential of Memorial University and our students, staff and faculty remains as strong as ever, I am excited by this new opportunity and eager to explore it further. I will keep you informed as matters progress.”
The documents on the MUN site offer little insight, other than the facts that he was already interviewed and has been selected, but has not, evidently, actually accepted:
http://www.mun.ca/president/Message09pres.pdf
It seems incredibly unlikely, after everything that has happened over the past couple of years, that Campbell is deliberately keeping the door open to staying at MUN. But everything about Prezgate has been unlikely, right up to Burkie's fetish for firing Regents via cell phone as they're driving on the trans-Canada to a Board meeting. And, equally important, Campbell has mounted an unsually agressive (and effective) media campaign ever since he was named acting president.
If nothing else, it will be entertaining to watch this one unfold. The flame-outs have already started on the Tely's web site.
VODW also managed some unintentional humour:
"Chair of Memorial University's Board of Regents, Bob Simmonds says the resignation gives greater urgency to their efforts to secure a new President."
Nice to know that Simmonds is on the job.
No doubt the situation is so urgent that Burkie will have to sack a few more regents. Better get that cell phone charged up.
http://www.vocm.com/news-info.asp?id=34194
http://www.thetelegram.com/index.cfm?sid=220743&sc=79
Per usual, VODW is misleading: Campbell hasn't accepted UNB's offer. In fact, he is careful to say, as the Tely reports, that he needs to have another meeting with UNB.
The quote is interesting for what it doesn't say:
"While my belief in the strength and potential of Memorial University and our students, staff and faculty remains as strong as ever, I am excited by this new opportunity and eager to explore it further. I will keep you informed as matters progress.”
The documents on the MUN site offer little insight, other than the facts that he was already interviewed and has been selected, but has not, evidently, actually accepted:
http://www.mun.ca/president/Message09pres.pdf
It seems incredibly unlikely, after everything that has happened over the past couple of years, that Campbell is deliberately keeping the door open to staying at MUN. But everything about Prezgate has been unlikely, right up to Burkie's fetish for firing Regents via cell phone as they're driving on the trans-Canada to a Board meeting. And, equally important, Campbell has mounted an unsually agressive (and effective) media campaign ever since he was named acting president.
If nothing else, it will be entertaining to watch this one unfold. The flame-outs have already started on the Tely's web site.
VODW also managed some unintentional humour:
"Chair of Memorial University's Board of Regents, Bob Simmonds says the resignation gives greater urgency to their efforts to secure a new President."
Nice to know that Simmonds is on the job.
No doubt the situation is so urgent that Burkie will have to sack a few more regents. Better get that cell phone charged up.
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